Yep... what else can I say that anyone else hasn't already. They know how to make any food item taste good. They have a ridiculous beer and libation list. Their service is incredibly team-led efficient. Too bad it's nearly impossible to dine here though as the wait is always atrocious (understandably so). read more

When a place is packed like that at lunch time, during the week and with 23 degrees, it's got to be good. The restaurant is in the Logan Square area, it's so unpretentious from the outside that we walked by it twice without noticing it. But that's Chicago. Simple places outside, often simple inside as well and good food at good prices. After waiting 15-20 minutes, we were seated and started our lunch with a Weihenstephan Hefeweissbier, big draught for $ 6, very good beer if you like German Weiss beer. My wife ordered a Wild Boar Sloppy Joe with crispy sage and onion that was humungous and so good that - rare occurrence - she actually finished it all. I was delighted to find a dish that we eat in my hometown of Trieste, Italy and that's also common in other parts of Central Europe: Pork Cheek with black pepper cavatelli, fontina cheese and brussels sprouts. It was a flavor festival, all the ingredients flavors parading one after the other one, bite by bite, then I started to dream of....what the heck am I talking about??!! Super nice waitress, attentive service just added to what was already a very good experience. I'll try another dish here next time in Chicago. Nice selection of local whiskeys. read more

We randomly stumbled in for brunch on a fine Saturday morning and were seated almost immediately. They have a variety of beers on tap, in addition to some other drinks. Pick your poison. I opted for my most favorite hefe in the world, the Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier. Boyfriend ordered the Off Color Apex, which he said was a good saison as well. They generously over-pour your beer in its appropriate glass also :) We were given a nice amuse bouche, compliments of the chef. I forgot what it was exactly, but was a vanilla-almond, flan-like spoon of cold sweetness with a sprinkle of something crunchy. Tasty and much appreciated! The french toast was amazeballs. Simply amazeballs. It was sweet, but had a nice subtle hint of tart with the apples and the coffee-crumble like topping just pulled everything together. The bread was crispy on its edges and soft overall. Definitely recommend this. The wild boar sloppy joe was also good and savory and came with a heap of crispy seasoned fries. The boyfriend enjoyed it, but wished that the jalapeno had been incorporated throughout the meat instead of having the whole pepper in the sandwich. Of other comments at the table, I overheard that the porkbelly cubano and chicken and waffles were good as well. Service was polite and accommodating, and their bathrooms have nice refreshing lotion to keep your hands moist after washing. The place fills up quite quickly, and the front of the restaurant was filled with waiters midway through our meal. For reference, we got there shortly after opening and most, if not all of the tables were already filled! Loved the ambience and loved the food. This place can seem totes hipster, but we all absolutely loved its charm. read more

I'm penalizing a star because, despite being very good food, both my father and I thought the food was not quite worthy of the michelin star. I ordered the Sloppy Joe while my dad ordered the Duck Egg Hash (if I remember correctly). We also split the slow roasted cauliflower. Surprisingly, we both agreed that our favorite dish was the cauliflower! The flavors were fantastic in it. The Sloppy Joe was good but nothing amazing, and the same could be said for the hash. On a separate note, the drinks are amazing there. I got the Sum of all Years and the Apocalypse Preventative. The Sum of all Years was delicious, with the jalapeno giving it a bit of a kick. The Apocalypse Preventative, though, was on another level! The double IPA in the whiskey-based cocktail was incredible. It was sweet and bitter at the same time, coupled with the flavor of the Sazerac rye. Michelin-worthy? Meh... That being said, I'd very much recommend this place. Some food was good, some was better, and the drinks were as good as they come. read more

I've had brunch here twice, and I will definitely be returning soon! Staff is excellent and professional, service is very quick, and I love the decor. They are always very organized and efficient. Their restroom is also very nice + they have an excellent brand of soap - Aesop - that smells very nice. The coffee is always very good too, and I love that they refill your mug! I got the french toast, my sister got the breakfast burrito, and my dad got the avocado toast. We also got some house potatoes on the side for sharing. The french toast was great and I loved the strawberries. The bread was soft and fluffy - could have been a little crispier in my opinion. I found it a little too sweet, however, as the bread itself is quite sweet and then they add honey and meringue. Overall I enjoyed it and loved the flavors, it was just too sweet! The breakfast burrito was very simple, warm, and the tortilla was great. The avocado toast had an unexpected twist with the caviar and the poached egg was very good. Great overall, lots of flavor! The potatoes were really the highlight of it all. They're INCREDIBLE. So crispy yet very soft on the inside and a very flavorful exterior with herbs, etc. If you find yourself in Logan Square, definitely stop by, you won't regret it! I can't wait to go back. read more

Bourbon. The disciples of this wicked and seductive elixer crowd this wonderful gastropub, patiently waiting for the militantly anti-vegan delicacies on the menu- like mallard duck pate, beef fat fried potatoes,and wild boar sloppy joes. An excellent menu with lots of unique artery clogging choices- washed down so well with the multitudes of bourbon choices on the vast drink menu. Did I say bourbon? Yea, its noisy, yea its busy, but they offer bourbon flights! Oy! The sign on the window says, Eat. Sleep. Whiskey. I am in love. read more

I totally dig Longman & Eagle. The dim lighting so dark that you need to hold a candle to the menu in order to read, killer cocktails made by bartenders that give you evil death looks when you try to transfer a single old fashioned to your table, where there is no shortage of quintessential bearded hipsters, and a menu so kick ass that you don't know where to start. After much deliberation we started with the pretzel that comes with some deliciously tantalizing lick-the-bowl sauce. Please order that if only for that dipping sauce! Next for me was a creamy onion soup with morel mushrooms. Now this was shut your mouth good. So good that I have plans to go back next week just for that damn soup. I also got a few bites of the white asparagus salad which was light and heavenly. I ordered the slow roasted cauliflower for my entree which was tasty, however, not worth the price tag. My friend had the braised veal which was like heaven on a plate. Crispy on the outside and juicy fatty goodness within. I would highly recommend that dish if you umm aren't counting calories...and why would you if dine there, ahem... As for dessert, I have to be honest when I say it kinda sucked. The banana chocolate bread pudding was boring and the poached apple was simple in a bad way. I confess we ordered it for the bacon ice cream but the ice cream was oh so disappointing. Think plain vanilla with chunks of fatty chewy bacon....not crispy delicious bacon but chewy. Still sound good? Fine, order it but remember you've been warned! All too often do I have off the charts meals only to end on a sour note. L & E's dessert program could defiantly use some revamping. See you next week? I'll be the girl surrounded by empty soup bowls. read more

Delish. The hubby and I wanted to do brunch on Sunday and when I thought of Longman & Eagle, it showed that it was closed. We decided to do a drive-by and was ecstatic that it was open! We sat outside, along a white fence and herb boxes. Our server, Alex, was outstanding. He was friendly and very passionate about "selling" us the food and the concept of Longman & Eagle. The brunch menu had so many good options that I decided to order the peeky toe crab benedict. Anything benedict is my favorite brunch meal. The hubby got the pork belly sandwich with the leafy salad. The crab benedict was heaven. The eggs were perfectly poached, the crab was decadent, the potatoes were creamy and the bacon was fabulous. The first bite was smokey and crisp but then it finished with a sweet taste. One of the best bacon pieces I have had. While we were waiting for our brunch to come out, Alex gave us the dinner menu to look over. I am not lying when I say that I could eat every single item off the menu! I can't wait to come back to sample the dinner fare. Longman & Eagle is one of these places where you could sample every single item on the menu and still come back for more. And that's what I plan on doing. read more

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Yes! I've been waiting forever to eat brunch here. Finally we all broke down and went. Whiskey bloody mary? Excuse me, but did you just make all of my fantasies come true. Give me this sweet nectar of the gods in my mouth now! Delicious. I had the pinky toe crab benedict and it was so good. Not overly lemon-y. Perfect! My friends had the tuna and the burger and both were really happy. read more

Went on a Sunday night, and had a memorably good meal. We were seated immediately at 6:30, but as it got later, the place really filled up. Started with cocktails; I had Longman Manhattan which was forgettable, while s.o. had 2 Old Fashioned, which were really tasty. For apps, we got meatballs, sweetbreads, and duck rillette. The highlight was definitely the sweetbread dish; a really inventive and delicious take with a savory acidic red pepper sauce. The meatballs with polenta were extremely tasty, but the iron-poker hot bowel containing cold meatballs and polenta was a turnoff. The big disappointment was the rillette. This had no duck taste, and the rillette portion was as big as my thumb...it looked quite silly on the plate and we had a good laugh. My entree was the chicken, which was prepared sous-vide and was very tasty. The accompanying pasta with morels was a travesty. The pasta was more overcooked than you would find at an all you can eat pasta bar, and the micro bits of morel were without taste and had a bad mouthfeel...and I love morels. The lamb shoulder dish was light and delicious; surprisingly good summer dish. For dessert, we ordered strawberry shortcake and bread pudding. The shortcake was definitely the winner here. Service was friendly and very informed. She came up with an excellent beer match for the lamb shoulder dish. Look forward to returning. It is my belief that this place is capable of churning out 5 star food if the kitchen is more meticulous with the details and I hope to be around when it is doing so. read more

I mentioned before that brunch was not as good as diner but I might have spoken too soon. I just recently had the Pork Belly BLT with an egg and I have to say hands down that it was the best and most interesting BLT sandwich I have had so far in my life. read more

Longman & Eagle - Pork Belly BLT. So good that I ordered two just so I could put one down my pants. - Gastropubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went back to L&E with some buddies. We were hell bent on getting the most interesting items on the menu, and they did not disappoint, neither in terms of uniqueness or deeeeeelish-ness. The Foie Gras... melt in your mouth amazing. The Roasted Marrow Bones? Deeeelish. Pork Belly Confit... incredible and prepared perfectly. They also have a few rooms above, making this not only my favorite restaurant, but an Inn as well. The rooms are really cool, and you can check them out on L&E's website. Love this place. read more

Longman and Eagle got my mother to try French Toast from somewhere not called Walker Bros., and that is no small feat. 5-stars it is L&E. The chicken and waffles are still boss but the sunny side duck egg hash is not undelicious either. read more

Loved the January V cocktail, the polite and friendly bartenders and the menu. Food was good, but it would have been great had it not gotten cold between the kitchen and our table. The gougère would have been wonderful if they were hot! The rabbit wrapped in bacon would have been scrumptious had it been hot and instead it was luke warm. And the head cheese hash on rye gnocchi would have also been so much better hot! It was pretty much room temperature once it got to our table. I hope that this was just a one-time mistake as I would otherwise give this place 5 stars. *Really enjoyed the 'white flight' of un-aged, un-blended whiskey:Rye, Oat and Wheat. What an educational treat! read more

This place has received a good amount of praise from my foodie friends. I can see why. I was a little concerned about the "Takes Reservations: No" part. Of course, this is just one data point, but there was no wait on a Wednesday night at 6:30. Makes me consider running more errands in the city after work during the week. Could just be beginner's luck, I suppose. I got a small plate of porcini with veal heart and the pork belly confit as the entree. Oh my god. I wanted to lick the plate when I was done. (I didn't) It's food that my mom would probably like, and that's about the highest compliment a restaurant could receive. You see, she's oldschool Chinese, so she cooks a mean meal and just doesn't see the sense in going out and paying more for "restaurant food," especially once you factor in the value proposition. She would normally balk at the prices of any restaurant with more than one dollar sign on Yelp, but I feel pretty confident that I could take her here and she would love it. To sum up, top-notch food, casual atmosphere, thoroughly enjoyable. Longman receives my unquestioned endorsement. read more

Went for brunch with friends from college. Everything was pretty much good. i had the crab benedict which I LOVED. I tasted bites of my friends dishes and they were OK. I would definitely come back for the benedict though. *parking is a pain. read more

I very rarely come across a 5-star restaurant, but my dinner last weekend deserves it. My husband suggested L&E for his birthday dinner, so we were planning to take our chances with their no reservations policy. A group of 4 Norwegian friends happened to be in town as well...but seating for six, without a reservation?? With trepidation, I called the restaurant at noon on Saturday to strategize a time when a party of six could most likely be seated without the inevitable hour-long wait. The supremely friendly host suggested anything before 5:30 (yikes!), but I was truly impressed with his calm and understanding demeanor, and our guests were willing to chance it. Onward! WARNING - SHORT COMPLAINT TO FOLLOW: I truly don't understand why a restaurant like this would not offer reservations!?! For the amount of time I spent on the phone with their host, I could've made 4 different resos for 4 different days, and I know I'm not the only one doing this! But I digress...OKAY, COMPLAINING IS OVER; BACK TO THE GOOD STUFF! We arrived at 5:15 and Mark parked (street parking is pretty decent) while I told the host our party had all arrived, and gestured outside. He did actually count us, and even asked if "our sixth" was parking. Dude, don't mess with these guys! Once Mark rounded the corner (yes, they made us wait until we were ALL within eyesight), we were seated within five minutes. At 5:25pm. YAY! My reservation anxiety quickly dissolved into the warm wooden tables and I got down to the task of drinking and fooding! I guess we got lucky with the service, because our waiter was incredibly helpful and warm. He coped with all our weird quirks, and offered suggestions. Below are our dinner choices in order of my preference: Drinks: #1) Gin Fizz: My choice, and a good one. This cocktail was perfectly snappy, slightly sweet with a lovely juniper kick. A gorgeous beverage for pairing with any meal. #2) Old Fashioned with Rye: Mark's pick, and he ordered two so they were above average. Apps/Small Plates/Bar Plates: #1) Pretzel & Welsh Rarebit - soft German-style pretzel and what's basically a beer cheddar sauce. WHAT?? Order me three and get your own! Crunchy-chewy pretzel boasted a gorgeous dark amber salted coating, and the cheese sauce had an IPA-style snap that lightened what would otherwise have been a very heavy pairing. #2) Artisanal Cheese Selection, Fruit Mostarda, Crostini - unassumingly gorgeous. The fruit mostarda and creamy brie-like cheese were my faves. #3) House Marinated Olives - a lovely combination of briny, salty, tangy, meaty goodness. These were special. We skipped the salads and went straight to the entrees: #1) Pan Roasted Skate Wing, Black Trumpets, Shaved Fennel & Arugula, Blue Crab - my Norwegian companion declared his entree "one of the best fish dishes I've ever tasted," and his plate couldn't have gotten any cleaner if he had picked up the dish and licked it. I'd say that was a success! #2) Zabuton of Slagel Family Farm Beef, Lobster Tater Tots, Creamed Edamame, Abalone Mushrooms, Sauce Zingara - The beef was prepared precisely to medium with a gorgeous pink center and tender, well-seasoned slices; no salt necessary. I'm not a mushroom person, but I braved them...and they tasted just like any other mushroom (meaning I didn't care for them, but I'm definitely not the person to ask). And LOBSTER TATER TOTS?? Yeah, those were gone fast. Gotta love Chicago. #3) The rest of our party all ordered an off-menu special of veal steak, and each of them said it was exceptional. Desserts: #1) Dark Chocolate Crispy Fernet Pave, Malt Gelato, Caramel Pudding - chocolate cake for royalty. The cake is super-rich and dense, the malt gelato a welcome breeze, and that caramel pudding could literally be poured into a martini glass and I would drink it straight, it's so delicious. #2) Chocolate & Currant Trifle, Salted Treacle Mousse, Molasses Cream, Juniper Cubes, Lemon & Bangladeshi Bay Leaf Shortbread - the super-long name belies this dish's clean and simple flavor. The only miss here were the juniper cubes, which lacked real depth of flavor and were hard to chew; sort of like a cold peeled grape. I enjoyed the slightly tart and luxuriously creamy mousse tremendously; and the molasses cream complemented the dish well without being overbearing. The men also each enjoyed a flight of three bourbons during our dessert, and our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable about the entire liquor menu. Big plus. All of this does come with a healthy price tag, but frankly, this entire menu plus drinks, a bottle of wine and coffee came to under $100 per person. I've spent a lot more for a lot less, and I walked away impressed. p.s. LOOK UP! Their entire ceiling is made of wood scraps in this wacked-out collage puzzle. Entirely unique. read more

Since the boka experience, longman and eagle was my second stint of michelin awarded restaurant. I thought the ambience was great. We ordered, since we had to wait for an hour or so before being seated, a non-alcoholic bloody mary, which was so so at best (I don't drink alcholol, so I am missing all the fun part). Their food was great. My chicken waffle was surely one of a kind. The chicken was cooked perfectly, soft, crispy but not soggy and had a unique taste. My wife's fennel salad? was also good. The lentil and the raisin had a perfect match. This is a definitely 4-4.5 star restaurant which huge potential to have 5 in my next visit. We will see. read more

Pretty pretty good brunch. I had the fried chicken and waffle ummm! Sausage and bacon sides were excellently flavorful ;) you need to be ready for a wait... even at 930 am read more

"...it would compromise the integrity of the dish." I am by no means a foodie. However, I am a food lover with a somewhat adventurous palate. Over the weekend, an out of town guest and I decided to stroll over to Longman & Eagle for brunch. The wait was not too long (25 minutes) and we were provided with menus to browse prior to being seated. I had a craving for something sweet so I set my eye on the brioche french toast with everything minus the foie gras frosting. A simple request, right? Upon being seated, we went to place our orders. I requested the above...minus the foie gras frosting and was quickly notified that the chef does not do modifications because it would compromise the integrity of the dish. As a result, I skimmed the menu again and settled on a savory one. The meal was fine but the no modifications rule left a bad taste in my mouth. Overall the greeters and waitress were great. However, the chef's rule seemed pretentious. For your dining pleasure, please keep the rule in mind. read more

Although this place is more known for their pork and whiskey, everything else on the menu is top notch! Food: My boyfriend and I came here for brunch and ordered the quiche and salmon benedict. My quiche tasted like cheesy custardy goodness even though there was no cheese in it! My boyfriend enjoyed his smoked salmon benedict as well. I can't wait to return for dinner! Service: So friendly and helpful. No complaints here. Decor: I felt like I was enjoying a meal at home. Loved the welcoming atmosphere. read more

Five star experience throughout. Food - excellent and very creative, yet mind blowing for their kitchen size. You can hangout with the kitchen while you wait for the restroom and they are engaging while hammering out dish after dish. Service - Killed it with kindness! They have multi layers of staff serving you through out your stay. All of them with different (some more outgoing) personalities and all very friendly. Bar - Whiskeysssssssssssssssssss and other stuff too. read more

Trying to find another bar I got to logman by mistake. It was totally ok for me this place was very nice and bigger than in look from the outside. I thought this place was just a regular bar but they also serve food so was even better. Is was very nice to come to this place nice hipster atmosphere had a great time. read more

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Got to experience Longman & Eagle for a Saturday brunch. Amazing. Outside of the wait, typically 1 hour on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays...it is worth the trip!! 1. Everybody is right. The fried chicken and waffles are on point. The chicken is moist to the bone and falls apart. Mix with the sweet waffle and syrup and you will not be disappointed! The pork belly and sweet potatoes were amazing as well. My reco is to order a side of bacon. This will make for a complete filling meal. We also ordered the cauliflower. Great flavor and size. Has a distinct curry flavor. 2. Brunch and lunch items range from $14-17. Not bad for a Michelin star restaurant!! This is the economical way to try this place. Dinner items range from $20-30. 3. Wait is easy because they have a back bar area that serves sweet drinks and apps. Smells like hot garbage water at times (sewage), so smash some manhattans and push through it!! The atmosphere is def relaxed, 90s Portlandia, with super hipsters everywhere. Love it. read more

I stayed here for 4 nights and had meals and whiskey flights! It was a comfortable, fun and yummy stay!!! Thank you and hopefully next year again! read more

I was starving, and craving a burger and fries. I was not hard to please at the moment. Like any good Chicagoan, I follow my local food writers obsessively, so I had heard the hype that Longman recently unveiled a new burger set that allegedly now rivaled The Loyalist. Let me correct the record, whoever wrote that was high on crack. Burger: grocery store bun, not warmed. ordered it medium; it came out medium well/well done. they totally tried to steal The Loyalist's set up too (lightly pickled, shaved cucumbers with white onions on top). basically, the burger exuded contempt. what it said to me was, "you come to my formerly michelin starred restaurant and order a burger and fries, you slob? here, eat it and get out." Fries: enough salt to take the skin off your tongue. overcooked by any objective measure. approximately 35% were burnt ends. the taste profile is identical to any Red Hot ranch roadside hot dog place. This experience will set you back a total of $20 after tax and tip. So where does Longman and Eagle rank among Chicago's best burgers? They don't. They don't get any votes from the AP poll or the Coaches poll. They're not going to make a bowl game. US News and World Report would designate them as "NR." You're much better off going to any neighborhood bar that has a $5 burger and trivia Tuesday night. Seriously. read more

At least 6 local Chicagoans including 3 bartenders told us we had to go to Longman & Eagle. So we did and they were right on. The low light and the whiskey hugged us like a long lost friend. This is a a bartenders 'bar, a foodies' restaurant and an anyone's home away from home. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed from 3-5pm and that was the window of our visit before we had to catch our plane. No worries Marta told us that from jump and offered up a cheese plate loaded with crostinis that helped dull the whiskey's potentially lethal blows. The whiskey stretched atop an unlikely cooler teetering on every edge. The dark bar top worn by many a happy elbow. The guest friendly as can be. Just go, you'll get it. read more

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Must try their bone marrow! So good, I ordered 3 one time.. haha.

Osbar (Ozzy) made our breakfast. Seriously the best service I have ever received. When we were seated our waiter didn't notice and the wait was long, Ozzy saw and stepped right in and changed our entire experience. 10/10 for service! read more

Bravo L&E! I've been on a gastropub binge lately due to the gloomy weather and Longman & Eagle has long been on my punchlist.. After perusing fellow Yelper's reviews, one rainy May night, I knew it was time for me to give it a try.. I had the pretzel with welsh rarebit (cheesy but not overpowering) to start. My friends and I ordered the following to share: Wild boar sloppy joe, Scallops with braised oxtail, and the Cauliflower (i forgot the trimmings). The standout was the scallop dish, it was PERFECT though the portion was small. I'm still craving it. The cauliflower was surprisingly delicious and a standout on a menu that mostly caters to carnivores. The wild boar sloppy joe was lauded by most patrons, but was not the best in my opinion. I don't think I'm a fan of gamey-tasting meats. read more

It's a bar with classed up bar food. Don't get me wrong, it's really really good bar food, but let's call a spade a spade. Between the classed up bar food and the extensive whiskey list, bf can't get enough. We've gone a couple times in the last few months. There was a bit of a wait even though I thought we were there at random times but that's why there's a bar. Good drink menu and knowledgeable bartenders (with impressive facial hair) are at your service. The wait staff is equally friendly and prompt. However, don't tell me that you're giving me "complimentary house purified water." It's called a Brita filter, bitch, I have one of those, too. Again, let's call a spade a spade. The food is really good. Bf always looks like he's died and gone to heaven when he is eating whatever he gets. Honestly, I could be described as a "picky" eater so there isn't a ton on the menu that jumps out at me, so I've had the burger (and loved it) both times. My favorite part is when they try to give my burger to my bf. No dice. I'm sure we'll be back as bf LOVES it, but it's a little pretentious for my taste. read more

I was in Chicago on business and one of my Chicagoan friends/co-workers was adamant that we try this gastropub. I valued his opinion before this suggestion and have since promoted him to infallible. The three of us sampled a little bit of nearly every savory item on the menu and they all impressed. I'm struggling to recall them all but some highlights include a duck spread with baby pickles, chicken foie gras (slam dunk), the cold leek soup (very refreshing), Kobe meatballs (the least impressive, still great but I like my meatballs tender and made in the peasant style they originated in, 40% bread, 60% meat), scallops over oxtail (one of the group rated this one of the top three things he's ever eaten, it was his entree so I didn't get to try it), braised veal breast (this was mine, I struggled to finish it because I was full but I refused to leave any behind), monkfish (also didn't get to sample but it looked great) and at least a couple dishes I can't recall. The Manhattan was suburb as were the other beverages I "sampled", for you, dear reader. Our only gripe was that our server pushed back when we wanted to order in rounds, Spanish style. We wanted to taste a little of this, see what we think, order something new, etc. We still would have ran up a killer bar tab, so let us order and eat at our own pace (they were very slow since we arrived at an odd hour on a Sunday and it didn't seem like an unreasonable request). We even had a fourth join us half-way through our meal which would have resulted in an even higher bar/food total if they would have accommodated us. Anyways, this was a very memorable experience and only picky, unadventurous eaters should hesitate to venture in. Some of the ingredients may scare them a little bit but if you order the meal and get them to sample something they'll open up. read more

Flour-less Chocolate cake with Bacon Ice Cream and a Cherry Sauce. AMAZING!!!! When my dinner companion cut into my cake before I had a chance to and said wow that really taste just like bacon I was a little afraid but once I bit into it I could taste how everything went so well together. It was sooooo gooood..... Overall out dinner was excellent from the service to the drinks to every plate that hit the table. We had the artisianal cheese delicious! I had the foie gras which I can never get enough of. My dinner companion had the duck fries which of course I also tried two thumbs up. Then he had the Wild Boar Sloppy Joe and I had the Sturgeon. I don't know what kind of sausage was under the fish but it was terrific along with the potatoes and the greens oh it was all so good. You already know what I had for dessert but my friend had the balsamic strawberry short cake and he's just lucky that my dessert was so go because I would have helped him finished his if I wasn't so focused on my own. Can't wait to go for brunch, lunch and again for dinner. Oh go early if you want to be seated quickly we got there around 6:30 and sat inside I don't like to sweat while I eat and it was hot out yesterday. We got seated right away! read more

AMAZING!!! I had the Pork Belly Porchetta, Corn-Bacon Risotto, Summer Squash, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Black Garlic Emulsion dinner last night and I can''t stop talking about it. The service was excellent the dessert is stuff that dreams are made of and the risotto is still making my mouth water. For dessert i shared the creme brulee it was so good I wished i had ordered it by myself. The drink menu is very impressive. Can I just live upstairs and eat for free? Mark my words I will go back to try lunch, and brunch which I hear is fantastic. read more

I've been here a handful of times, so my review is based on a few experiences. Service - 5 stars+ each time. I have been here with larger groups a few times and with 4 or less a few times as well, and every time they get it right with the service. Great bartenders, great servers, accommodating hosts. Friendly, fast and knowledgeable staff for sure. This includes a visit during the opening weeks - which can be a little nerve-racking for any establishment, so kudos on great hires and great training. Food - 5 stars if you go for dinner. 3.5 stars if you go for brunch. Admittedly, this past weekend was my first brunch experience. The reason for a 3.5 star rating is that by comparison, brunch food seems to be lacking in the amazing flavors we have come to know and love from L&E. Both my husband's meal and my own just didn't hold up the way we hoped the would. I will say that the booze-y brunch drinks were innovative and delicious though, and for the record, it's not that the food was bad, it's just that for the price, you're expecting a little more. In short, I will definitely be back and I'm very glad to this place in the neighborhood. Just hoping they get a little more heavy-handed with the spices for their brunch menu. read more

Hipsters unite at this "look at us, we're unimposing" Logan Square public house/gastropub. It's off the beaten path - at least for me, but was fun to try. In all honesty, all we ordered was beer and a burger - but it was one of the better specimens I've had in ages. Very enjoyable. The extensive whiskey list at $3 a shot is a refreshing spin on the usual - and will be sure to bring us back. read more

I've been here a few times and it just seems to get better every time. My last visit was for brunch because Bongo Room turned us away at 2.30p. No worries because L&E serves brunch until 3p and they are servin' it up RIGHT! We were seated right away. I had the duck hash and an Irish coffee. The Irish coffee was stout and hash was deeee-lish. Next time I visit I'll have to try the PBR breakfast, which is available sans PBR for $1 less (HA!). read more

Let me start off with the positives. The food is amazing in this place!!!! Everything is so tasty and executed to its perfection. And, they are not expensive at all! Great portion size. I'd recommend to share everything though because each dish has its own uniqueness. They also have a great beer and alcohol menu and again, very well priced! The ambiance is great, very homey! Now, the only thing that makes me take off a star in my review is the waiting! It's ridiculous!!! The place doesn't take reservations so you have to put down your name when you get in. We waited more than 3 hours for our table!! It's good for the next door business because we went next door to sit down and have drinks while we waited. By the time we sat down at our table was 9:30pm. We finished dinner around midnight and people were still just being seated. I never understand the logic behind no reservations! Especially for a popular place like this. It creates a lot of grieve, really! Good thing the food is that good, otherwise, I'll be writing a nasty review right now! read more

Awwww shoooooot! I'm floored. This place is epic. I went here with a group of friends. There were seven of us and we knew, it being a smaller setting, that it would take us quite some time to get sat. It did (almost two hours). So what do we do in all that time? Oh yeah! Get sloshed at the fantastic bar!!! I had a Lion's Pride Rye Whiskey Manhattan. It was my first time trying Lion's Pride and I was really excited about it. It was, of course, delicious. The bartenders over there are amazing. Expect to wait for your drink. Expect to be glad you did. I also had a glass of wine the bartender recommended and a couple beers they vouched for. All great picks. Then came the meal. WOWZAHS!!! I was blown away. We just ordered a bunch of stuff and ate it, family style, with a couple of bottles of wine for the table. Here are some of the highlights: House Marinated Olives Mallard Pate Pretzel Artisanal Cheese Selection Seared Foie Gras Veal Sweetbread Tete du Cochon Roasted Marrow Bones I think it was at about this time that I blacked out and went into a foodanddrinkcoma (the technical term, I'm sure). Seriously ridiculously delicious food. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere fantastic. I CAN'T WAIT to go back! read more

All I want to say is Chicken and Waffles. But that wouldn't help you decide if you should go to Longman & Eagle. Or would it...? First off, I'll admit I was a little confused. While the interior is pleasant, kinda modern day saloon, it didn't match up with what I felt was a nod towards fine dining. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I just couldn't tell if I should be taking it more seriously or going with the flow. I went for brunch with my folks on a Friday around 11. Two complaints up front: my coffee was lukewarm (at best) and the room itself was kinda cold. Other than that though, I have nothing but good things to say. I've never eaten chicken and waffles, and I'm sure this is classed up to the point of being unrecognized. Whatever. It was AMAZING. The maple syrup oozed into the juicy chicken giving it an almost teriyaki type flavor. Oh, and it was served with a side of porky belly sweet potato hash. Yes, it was as good as it sounds. Mom had the Monte Cristo and dad enjoyed the PBR breakfast minus the PBR. They cooked his bacon extra crisp like he requested and didn't seem to notice (or care) about the difference between their one hour eggs as opposed to his desired poached. I can't wait to go back for dinner and drinks...but probably with different company. read more